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Patons 83M: Great vintage Patons silver pattern mens waistcoats 1950s. What a fabulous pattern! This one is from the early 1950s and is so retro! There are three designs of waistcoat that would look as smart today as they did over 60 years ago. Office, casual, party or wedding they are super fashion accessories. I have a lot of waistcoat patterns, all sizes and designs on site. These three are knitted in double knitting yarn but still work a tension square. There is one worked in a honeycomb pattern, one in a plain stocking stitch and the other one is brushed once knitted (this really only works if pure wool is used or a ready brushed yarn) To fit 38-40-42 inch chest.

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Patons103M: Great vintage men's cardigan with shawl collar knitting pattern from 1940s. This thicker knitted cardigan in a fisherman's rib looks really warm. To fit 40-42 inch chest. Any modern double knitting should work, but do knit a tension square. Instructions on hoe to work the Fisherman’s Rib is give.

Patons 145M: Great vintage men's V neck jumper knitting pattern from 1940s. This wartime design is to fit 36 inch chest, great deep rib , super fit with set in sleeves. Great for re-enactment weekends, stage and film sets. Knitted in vintage 3ply, but try modern fine 4ply in a tension square and change needles to get correct tension. These smaller sizes were more common during the war, due to rationing and different sort of exercise men tended to be narrower and smaller in build.

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Patons 189M: Great vintage men's sleeveless pullover knitting pattern from 1940s. This small silver pattern shows a typical pair of slip overs or tank tops with deep ribs and round necks - so often worn under casual jackets and suits alike at the time. Knitted in vintage 4ply, try modern 4ply but you might have to change needles to get the correct tension. To fit 35 inch chest, the one on the left and the one on the right is to fit 37 inch chest and there are instructions for a plain on to fit 39 inch chest.

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Patons 242M: 1920’s. Great vintage rare pattern for a pullover for a young man, unfortunately with ink spatter on the inside page, but readable and otherwise OK. Original price 2d Knitted in modern double knitting and to fit 37-38 inch chest.

Patons 361M: Great vintage men's round neck jumper knitting pattern from 1940s. This wartime design is to fit 36, 38 and 40 inch chest, great deep rib , super fit with set in sleeves. Great for re-enactment weekends, stage and film sets. Knitted in vintage 3ply, but try modern fine 4ply in a tension square and change needles to get correct tension.

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Patons 386M: Great vintage men's round neck pullover knitting pattern 1940s. This little silver pattern has instructions for a slim fitting deep ribbed V neck sweater to fit 36, 38 and 40 inch chest as shown. But there are also instructions for sleeveless version (tank top) and a round neck version. Knitted in vintage 4ply, try modern 4ply in a tension square.

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Patons438M: Great vintage mens sweater jumper knitting pattern 1940s. This is another of those classic cannot do without patterns (especially n the early 1950s when everybody knitted through the later austerity years) These great designs offer 3 different styles, 3 different stitches and long or sleeveless, round or V neck. Instructions are given for the basic jumper, with two different necks, and you can work the 3 different designs on this with or without sleeves - known as the Omnibus Pullover.

Patons 510M: Great vintage men's silver knitting pattern for pullovers 1950s. These multi-pattern booklets were such good value for money (and still are!) There are instructions for these classic V neck sweater with cables and diamond panes in modern 4ply. Always work a tension square and change needles if needed. To fit chest 38-40 inches.(Instructions for a sleeveless model of this one) 4 needles required for V neck. This one shows the thicker rib and cable with polo neck in double knittin. To fit 30-40 inch chest.

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Patons 536M: Great vintage men's cardigan knitting pattern from 1940s. This wartime design is to fit 38,40 and 42 inch chest, fancy broken rib with pockets, high V neck - great for re-enactment weekends, stage and film sets. Knitted in vintage 4ply, but try modern fine double knitting or 4ply in a tension square and change needles to get correct tension.

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Patons 596M: Great vintage mens slip over knitting pattern 1940s. This pattern with a gold edge instead of the classic silver is for a slip over or tank top to fit 36 inch chest and is worked in vintage 4ply, so work a tension square and change needles if needed.

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Patons 639M: Great vintage men's knitting pattern from 1950s. European styles. This one has some of the traditional Aran designs with plain sleeves and back, this one is called Irish Traditional. To fit 42-44 inch chest. Knitted in double knitting yarn, always work a tension square and change needles if needed.

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Patons 696M: Great vintage men's cable panel sleeveless pullover knitting pattern 1940's. This small format pattern has instructions for this classic slip over or tank top with a round neck knitted in vintage 4ply to fit 36 inch chest. So try modern double knitting in a tension square as the needles suggest are more usually used for double knitting.

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Patons 698M: Great vintage men's jumper and waistcoat knitting pattern 1950s. This is another of those very useful mult- patterns. There are instructions for a cable polo neck in double knitting to fit 38, 40, 42 inch chest. A slim fitting sweater with a V neck beautifully modeled by the saintly Roger Moore, to fit 40-42 inch chest knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in a tension square, he also is modeling the waistcoat which is to fit 38-40 inch chest and worked in 4ply, always work a tension square. There are also instructions for a pullover sleeveless or with sleeves in double knitting with V neck to fit 38, 40 and 42 inch chest.

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Patons 720M: Great vintage mens knitting pattern jumpers 1950s. This is a great pattern with 4 designs in either vintage 3ply (modern 4ply) or vintage 4ply (modern DK). There is a plain V neck slip over (tank top) to fit 36-38-40 inch chest,instructions for the round neck version also given. V neck sweater with sleeves and sleeveless in a broken rib same sizes, and a wide rib jumper same sizes with instructions for sleeves or sleeveless and lastly a super cable knit V neck slip over, or tank top. Always work a tension square. Great value for money.

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Patons 755M: Great vintage men's knitting pattern from early 1950s. There are three designs in this leaflet all worked in vintage 4ply to fit 38-40 for tank top and waistcoat and 40-42 for the jumper. The back of the waistcoat is plain rib for a good fit. Always work a tension square. Try modern 4ply for these.

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Patons 762M: Great vintage pattern from the 1950's with a man's natty waistcoat, trim sleeveless pullover in cable and smart jumper with cable panels, all knitted in vintage 4ply for the bigger man. Try tension square for sizing. May need to use double knitting yarn. Chest sizes 40"-44"

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Patons 773M: Vintage knitting pattern in double knitting for polo neck jumper in great cable design, sleeveless pullover with cables, great waistcoat with cable trim and the fabulous zipper jacket. Great for the man in your life this Christmas! 1950’s warm hearted man! Chest sizes 38 inch to 42 inch.

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Patons 808M: Great vintage knitting pattern for man's tank top from 1940s. This design for a man's slip over or tank top-as they are often called now, is to fit a 38" chest. Knitted in vintage 3ply so try modern 4ply in a tension square. Always work a tension square.

Patons 860M: Great vintage men's knitting pattern for V neck sleeveless pullover from the 1940s. To fit 38-40 inch chest in smart cable. Always work a tension square and change needles if needed.

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Patons 862M: Great vintage men's knitting pattern for a sleeveless pullover 1940s. This one is quick and easy to knit and is a classic. Worked in vintage 4ply, try a tension square in modern 4ply and change needles if needed. To fit 40 inch chest.

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Patons 864M: Great vintage knitting pattern for a man's stylish waistcoat from the late 1940's. Back is the same shade as the bands, but can be knitted all in one colour. To fit 38-40 inch chest. Classic austerity style pattern from the war years.

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Patons 888M: Great vintage men's knitting pattern 1940s. This sleeveless cable pullover is to fit chest 36 inches. Worked in vintage 4ply, work a tension square in modern 4ply and change needles if needed.

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Patons 894M: Great vintage men's knitting pattern 1940s. Instructions for sleeveless pullover in vintage 4ply, always work a tension square. This one might work better in modern double knitting judging by the needles suggested. To fit 38 inch chest. Pattern is in nice condition but does have two small in notations at one edge of the first page. Back page shows some other patterns that were available when this one was first printed in the late 1930s early 1940s.

Patons 902M: Great vintage men's simple cable sleeveless pullover vintage pattern from the 1940's. To fit 36, 38 and 40 inch chest knitted in3ply (try modern 4ply) Always work a tension square and change needle as needed. Patons 902 is the same pattern just reprinted a bit later. See below.

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Patons 908M: Great vintage men's cardigan knitting pattern late 1930s, early 1940s. This pattern is so classic with cables and V neck knitted in vintage 3ply, so try modern 4ply in a tension square. To fit 40 inch chest. Back page has on it some of the patterns that were available at the time.

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Patons 943M: Fabulous men's vintage knitting pattern for a waistcoat from the early 1940s. In the Great Gatsby style, this retro waistcoat is knitted in 3ply (so try modern 4ply in a tension square) to fit 38 to 40 inch chest.

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Patons 949: Great vintage men's and ladies polo neck jumper knitting pattern 1940s. This design is nicely shaped with set in sleeves and neat polo collar. Knitted in 4ply for her and double knitting for him. Always work a tension square. To fit 38-40 inch chest for him and 34-36 for her. Same instructions for both, just different plys and needles used. Pattern is in nice used vintage condition.

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Patons 959M: Great men's cardigan vintage knitting pattern 1940s. Super cardigan in simple broken rib pattern, roomy and casual but with all the style of retro knitting. To fit 42 to 46 inch chest. Worked in vintage 4ply, always work a tension square and see if you need to change needles, this one can be worked in double knitting on larger needles to make an even large size, but do allow for more wool.

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Patons 982: Great vintage men's slim fit cardigan knitting pattern from 1940s. This wartime design is to fit 38 and 42 inch chest, rib with pockets, high V neck - great for re-enactment weekends, stage and film sets. Knitted in vintage 3ply, but try modern 4ply in a tension square and change needles to get correct tension. Pattern is in a good vintage used condition.

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Patons 1038M: Great vintage men's knitting pattern for jumpers from 1950s. There are two design in this booklet, one with a v neck the other with placket and collar. Both are knitted in 4ply, but always work a tension square. To fit 38. 40 and 42 inch chest.

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Patons 1151M: Great vintage men's jumper knitting pattern from 1950s. This design is taken from a traditional ScottishHerring Fleet pattern. V neck and long sleeves. To fit 40, 42, 44, 46, 48 and 50 inch chest knitted in a 4ply/ Always work a tension square.

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Patons 2229M: Great vintage men's slip over knitting pattern from 1930's. This lovely pattern is evocative of times gone bye. V neck sleeveless pullover knitted in Kelpie wool which was similar to modern double knitting. Always knit a tension square. To fit up to a 36 inch chest (add a few extra stitches for larger size). Neat little tank top.

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Patons 2263M: Great vintage men's slipover or tank top knitting pattern from 1930s. This design is neat and very retro. Knitted in vintage 3ply that should be similar to modern 4ply. Always work a tension square and change needles if needed. To fit 36 inch chest - to make bigger add stitches at the rate of tension (if there are 7st to an inch then add an extra 7 stitches for each inch required - remember to put half on the back and half on the front also make arms hole a little longer - or use double knitting and a size larger needle, by working a tension square you will find how much bigger this will be - don't forget to add more wool if you do this) There are small pictures on the back showing pattern that were available at the time this one was printed.

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Patons 2323M: Great vintage knitting pattern for men's sleeveless pullover or tank top from 1930s. This pattern has instructions for this stylish slipover knitted in a yarn in between double knitting and modern Aran, always work a tension square. To fit 37 inch chest. Easy to make bigger by adding a few stitches. But don't forget to allow more wool if you do this.

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Patons 2383M: Great vintage men's pullover knitting pattern from early 1930s. This design has a low round neck and broad cable design, deep rib and set in sleeves. If you would like to make it a bit longer then always allow a bit more yarn. This one is knitted in a yarn that is similar to modern Aran - always work a tension square.

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Patons 2452M: Great vintage knitting pattern for men's slip over from 1930s. This neat sleeveless pullover or tank top is in an easy pattern and has a neat, high v and super deep rib. To fit 39 inch chest and knitted in a 4ply, always work a tension square and try a double knitting for a larger size (allow extra wool if you do this) or change needles.

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Patons 2588M: Great vintage man's sports short knitting pattern from 1920 or early 1930s. There are instructions for 38 inch chest and knitted in vintage 4ply that might work better in modern double knitting. There are small pictures on the back showing other patterns that were available at the time of issue.

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Patons 2596M: Vintage knitting pattern for men's sleeveless pullover, from the early 1930's with interesting cable inserts to front. Knitted in vintage 4ply, so try modern double knitting in a tension square. To fit 37 inch chest.

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Patons 2650M: Great vintage men's knitting pattern for a slipover or tank top from late 1930s. This jumper is to fit 36 inch chest and is knitted in vintage 3ply that is now the same as modern 4ply. Always work a tension square. This one is very easy to make bigger by adding stitches or knitting in double knitting and changing needles to suit, but remember to allow more yarn if you do this. There are some pictures on the last page of other patterns that were available at that time including some service wear. Great vintage condition.

Patons 2764M: Great men's slipover, tank top or sleeveless pullover knitting pattern from late 1930s. This slipover is to fit 36 inch chest and is knitted in vintage 4ply that is now the same as modern double knitting. Always work a tension square. This one is very easy to make bigger by adding stitches, or changing needles to one size larger, but remember to allow more yarn if you do this. There are some pictures on the last page of other patterns that were available at that time including some service wear.

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Patons 2804M: Great vintage men's slipover or tank top knitting pattern from 1930s. This design is neat and very retro. Knitted in vintage wool that should be similar to modern double knitting or perhaps a light Aran. Always work a tension square and change needles if needed. To fit 38 inch chest.

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Patons 2830M: Great vintage knitting pattern for man's slip over from 1930s. This tank top or sleeveless pullover has a square neck an is knitted in a thicker wool. Nice deep rib and fancy rib. To fit 38 inch chest. The wool used is similar to modern aran or thick double knitting. Always work a tension square.

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Patons 2881M: Great vintage knitting pattern from the late 1930's to fit 38 inch chest, with some interesting pictures on the back of others available at that time. Simple little pullover with an unusual neck line. Knitted in vintage 4ply so try tension square of each 4ply and double knitting to see which will work better.

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Patons 2966M: Great men's slipover or tank top knitting pattern from early 1930s. This slipover or what is often called a tank top now is knitted in vintage 3ply, so work in modern 4ply, knitting a tension square before you begin. To fit 37 inch chest, this round neck sleeveless pullover is very useful under suits or sports jacket and gives a retro feel to modern living.

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Patons 2992M: Great men's slipover or tank top knitting pattern from late 1920s or early 1930s. This slipover or what is often called a tank top now is knitted in vintage thick yarn that would be simlar to modern double knitting, always knit a tension square before you begin. To fit 36 inch chest, this V neck sleeveless pullover is very useful under suits or sports jacket and gives a retro feel to modern living.

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Patons 3139M: Great vintage man's slip over in cable knitting pattern from 1930s. This lovely pattern has instructions for a short waisted, bold cable V neck tank top style slipover. Knitted in vintage 4ply, that had the tension of modern double knitting. To fit 36 inch chest. Always work a tension square. Back page has some interesting pictures of other patterns available at that time.

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Patons 3357M:Vintage knitting pattern from the late 1930's with some interesting pictures of other patterns available at that time. This long sleeved jumper is knitted in vintage 4ply so work tension square in modern double knitting and see if you need to change needles. To fit 36 inch chest, change needles to make a bigger size.

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Patons 3/505M: great vintage pattern from the 1930's, sleeveless pullover for that extra bit of warmth under a suit jacket or on a chilly summer evening. This pattern has two designs, one with a v-neck the other with a round neck. Knitted in 4ply to fit 37" chest and 39" chest.

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Patons 3597M: Great vintage knitting pattern for man's slip over from 1930s. This super pattern has a deep rib and interesting cable style design with deep V neck. Knitted in a 4ply, always knit a tension square. To fit 39 inch chest.

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Patons 3647MC: Great vintage men's sports pullover knitting pattern from 1930s.This jumper is great for tennis, cricket, bowls etc for that retro look! Right out of a period drama! This simple to knit jumper is knitted in vintage double knitting, so try modern double knitting in a tension square as well as modern Aran as this may work better judging by the needles sizes use. To fit 39 inch chest. By the way this is called 'Basil' design. Lovely pictures on the back page of other pattern that were available at the time, some of which I have on my site.

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Patons 3691M: Great vintage mens long sleeved round neck jumper knitting pattern from 1930s. This jumper has a low neck that is sort of a V neck but sort of a round neck, the diamond design is quite different and the deep rib gives it the retro feeling. Set in sleeves gives the smart tailored look and knitted in a wool similar to modern double knitting, always work a tension square. To fit 36 inch chest.

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Patons 3735M: Great vintage knitting pattern for man's slip over from 1930s. This super pattern has a deep rib and interesting cable style design. Knitted in a double knitting type wool on large needles, try modern Aran this might work better, but looks more like a double knitting. To fit 35 inch chest but will stretch to fit a size larger if knitted in pure wool.

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Patons 3805M: Great vintage men's slipover or tank top knitting pattern from 1930s. This design in bold diamonds is knitted in vintage double knitting wool that was similar to a light Aran. To fit 37 inch chest, try a larger needle for slightly larger size, but allow and extra ball if you do this. There are some small pictures on the back page showing other patterns that were available at the time this one was printed.

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Patons 3829M: Great vintage men's jumper knitting pattern from late 1930s. This jumper has a V neck and set in sleeves, looks smart and retro with deep rib and slender fit. For 36 inch chest and knitted in vintage 4ply, so try modern double knitting in a tension square for this one and change needles if needed. This one is Keith design.

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Patons 6699w2: Fabulous wartime pattern for all that a man away in the services could need - woman knitted not only for their own men folk but for others who had now female relatives. Even young girls at school knitted mittens, helmets, socks and scarves for sailors, airman and soldiers. This one is called Service Woollies for Air, Land and Sea. Garments call for double knitting vintage 4ply, and vintage 3ply - something for everybody. Just what a group that does displays or re-enactments needs. There are instructions for the hero cap and jumper (40" chest) on the cover as well as waistcoat (37" chest), cardigan (37" chest)3 different scarves, mitts, fingerless mitts, gloves, hospital stockings, with and without feet, knee cap cosies, body belt, heelless bed socks, fishermen's sea boot socks, socks with French heel and flat toe, socks with Dutch heel and flat toe, bed socks, helmet with cape pieces, ribbed balaclava, sports cap, sleeping cap. 20 pages of little gems, easy to knit, great set pieces for ladies in display groups to be knitting in the air force blue, khaki green, navy blue, grey or black. All female members would be sitting knitting for the war effort, when ever they had time to spare from family knitting. Many knitted for orphans and destitute families that had been bombed out or lost members of their family in battle.

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